Yawnnnnn. Heavy eyelids. Distracted thinking. Hard to focus. No motivation.

Sound familiar? We've all been there. That groggy, can't-quite-pull-myself-together feeling. Another bad night of sleep.

And unfortunately, as we age … it just seems to get worse for many of us. A good night's sleep … something that we always took for granted … now becomes somewhat elusive.

We know that when we skimp on sleep, we're not just feeling tired; we're compromising our overall well-being.

Emerging research is revealing the profound impact of sleep deprivation on our bodies. From increased risk of chronic diseases to impaired cognitive function, the consequences are far-reaching.

As we age, sometimes a good night’s sleep becomes elusive.

We know how important sleep is for our health; in fact, many health experts believe it’s the most important thing to pay attention to.

Hitting a minimum of 7 hours of solid sleep is the goal.

Seems like it should be easy, but it’s not for many, including me.

And when it’s not, you have to really pay attention, and start experimenting with a long list of things that can help achieve a better night’s sleep.

Because we’re all unique, what works for one person, may not work for the next. But as it relates to me, I’ve observed that there are 3 things that can mess around with my sleep quality: